Detroit Lions select Michigan LB Jimmy Rolder in fourth round.
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions selected linebacker Jimmy Rolder from Michigan with the 118th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Rolder, a one-year starter, led the Wolverines in tackles last season.
Key points
- Detroit Lions selected Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft
- Rolder is a linebacker from the Michigan Wolverines
- He led Michigan with 73 tackles last season
- Rolder is expected to fill the WILL linebacker role
- He will also contribute as a special teamer
Previous Lions picks
Lions remaining picks
- Round 5, Pick 17 (157 overall)
- Round 5, Pick 41 (181 overall)
- Round 6, Pick 24 (205 overall)
- Round 6, Pick 32 (213 overall)
- Round 7, Pick 6 (222 overall)
Top remaining needs for Lions:
Offensive tackleDefensive endLinebacker- Tight end
- Nose tackle
- Defensive back
- Running back
NFL Draft schedule
Day 2
**What:**Rounds 2-3 **When:** Friday, April 24 — 7 p.m. ET until around 11:30 p.m. **TV:**ABC, ESPN, NFL Network **Online streaming:**ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
Day 3
**What:**Rounds 4-7 **When:** Saturday, April 25 — Noon ET until around 7 p.m. ET **TV:**ABC, ESPN, NFL Network **Online streaming:**ESPN app, NFL Plus, ABC, Hulu, Disney+
Q&A
What are Jimmy Rolder's stats from his college career at Michigan?
Jimmy Rolder led the Wolverines with 73 tackles, including 7.0 tackles for loss, in 12 games during his final season.
How does Jimmy Rolder fit into the Detroit Lions' defense?
Rolder is expected to fill the WILL linebacker role left vacant by Alex Anzalone's departure and contribute as an aggressive special teamer.
What other players did the Detroit Lions draft before selecting Jimmy Rolder?
Before Rolder, the Lions selected offensive tackle Blake Miller in the first round and EDGE Derrick Moore in the second round.
